HISTORY

Timeline of Modern North Korea

A few days prior on August 10th-11th, the United States parted Korea at the 38th parallel for a joint occupation with the Soviet Union

August 15th, 1948 – The Republic of Korea is formally proclaimed in the south under President Syngman Rhee

September 9th, 1948 – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is formally declared in the north under Supreme Leader Kim Il Sung

June 25th, 1950 – Kim Il Sung invades South Korea in a war for reunification under the DPRK; the Korean War begins

September 15th, 1950 – General MacArthur successfully executes the Inchon Landing, initiating a war for roll back

November 26th, 1950 – Chinese entry into the Korean War on behalf of the DPRK

July 27th, 1953 – An armistice is signed between the U.S., South Korea, North Korea, and China, bringing the war to cease-fire

December 1956 – The Chollima Movement mobilized the DPRK for economic development

About Us

Emancipate North Koreans (ENoK) is an Illinois registered non-profit with a mission to help North Korean refugees in America transition to the new society and life through life support programs such as life-skills training, job training, and education.